West Lake residents want to see asphalt plant report

Cameron Park residents will be keen to examine an independent report which investigates the impact a proposed asphalt plant will have on the suburb.

Road construction company, Boral says the report it commissioned shows the controversial $10 million plant will have a minimal impact on nearby residents when it comes to "air, noise and general risk".

Local residents are objecting on the grounds the plant will be detrimental to their health.

The project is currently being assessed by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, which met last month and requested further information from Boral before it makes its decision.

The company's General Manager, Andy Boyd says the report shows the plant complies with all the relevant legislative requirements.

Cessnock Greens Councillor, James Ryan says it is crucial the community is given the opportunity to see the full report.

"It needs to be examined," he said.

"The devil is in the detail in these types of studies.

"Clearly what needs to occur now is that this report needs to be freely available to the public, to all of the concerned residents, and they need enough time to go through it and to have their local experts go through it."

Lake Macquarie Council officers have recommended the project be refused due to a lack of proper risk assessment.

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